bullet molds, etc

[tokashikibop]

Gents, Sorting through these bullet molds. I surmise the well finished and numbered molds are Civil War era, along with a Colt 1848 mold, while the hand forged pieces could be earlier?

Also, what is the purpose if any of the caliber type tool?
Best regards,
Bob

 

[UCVRelics]

From the photos it appears you have a later main spring vise, a wormer and several round ball molds. Is the Colt type mold marked? The caliper device is used to measure distance on a map etc when you had to transfer over to a ruler.

 

[tokashikibop]

Thanks for the info UCVrelics. The Colt mold is partially readable with some of the letters but it is not in premium condition. Does the Caliper seem to fit the Civil War era?